BIMCO Adopts Annex Addressing Methanol Bunkering
The Documentary Committee of BIMCO has adopted a Methanol Annex to its Bunker Terms 2018. The annex is the latest addition to the BIMCO portfolio of contracts and clauses that…
First in the World as an Ocean-Going Shipping Company to Participate in the Ammonia Bunkering Hub Initiative in the Pilbara Region of Western Australia
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President & CEO: Takeshi Hashimoto, Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo) today has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NH3 Clean Energy Limited (NH3) and Oceania Marine…
IAPH Equips Ports with Safety Tools for New Marine Fuels on its Brand-New Products Portal
The IAPH Clean Marine Fuels Working Group have developed an industry-first, publicly available bunker checklist for ammonia as a fuel, updated combined liquid gas bunker checklists for LNG and liquefied…
Danish Government Strengthens Environmental Supervision of Tankers at Skagen Red
Every year, several thousand ships pass through Danish waters, and a large number of them anchor at Skagen Red, which is one of the largest anchorages in the Nordic region…
Liberia Flag’s Guidance for Using Low Flashpoint Fuels
Liberia flag isssued revised notice for the vessel using low flashpoint fuel. This Notice provides guidance to vessel owners, operators and managers, and to recognized organizations (RO’s) on compliance with…
IBIA and BIMCO Launch Follow-Up Survey on Bunker Licensing and Mass Flow Metering Adoption
The International Bunker Industry Association, with support from BIMCO, has announced the launch of a follow-up survey designed to assess the impact of bunker licensing schemes (BL) and Mass Flow…
New Guidelines for the Safe Inspection of Methanol Dual-Fuel Ships From MTF
The Maritime Technologies Forum (MTF) today released a comprehensive report providing guidelines for the safe inspection of methanol dual-fuel ships. The project was led by the Maritime and Port Authority…
IMO steps up efforts to train seafarers on alternative fuels and new technologies
The International Maritime Organization is stepping up efforts to prepare seafarers for shipping’s energy transition, in line with its strategy to cut greenhouse gas emissions from ships. IMO has issued…
NYK Completes LC Methanol Bunkering of Methanol-Fueled Bulk Carrier
NYK Completes Low-Carbon Methanol Bunkering of Methanol-Fueled Bulk Carrier On September 28, Green Future, a methanol dual-fuel bulk carrier chartered from Kambara Kisen Co., Ltd. by NYK Bulk & Projects…
ITOPF Annual Review 2025
ITOPF has just published its Annual Review for 2025. This incorporates financial statements for the year ending 20th February 2025 and provides notice of the Annual General Meeting in Singapore…